Compare/Iseki TM223 vs Iseki TU197

Iseki TM223 vs Iseki TU197

Verdict: Iseki TM223 vs Iseki TU197

The Iseki TM223 and the Iseki TU197 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. Iseki TM223 is the lighter machine (640 kg vs 1,841 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Iseki TU197 holds more fuel (25.0 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Iseki

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Iseki

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

19 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

IsekiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

23.1 LReference

25.0 LReference

Engine

16.8 kWReference

13.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

80 x 86 mmReference

Power

16.8 kWReference

13.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Compression

22.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2500Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

2.7 LReference

18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

7.1 LReference

7.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.8 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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Pressure

137.3 barReference

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Total flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

JIS0Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

550 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Engine RPM

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1309@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

151 cmReference

138 cmReference

Weight

640 kgReference

1841 to 2061 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

9.5-16Reference

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Ag front

5.00-12Reference

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Ag rear

9.5-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

23.0x10.5-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

315/75D-15Reference

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Length

267 cmReference

293 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

118 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

130 cmReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Max front axle

650 kgReference

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Max rear axle

749 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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8.3-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6-14. Rear: 8.3-24Reference

Height

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137 cmReference

2WD Weight

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835 kgReference

4WD Weight

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934 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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93/98 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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102 cmReference

Rear tread

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93/109 cmReference

Iseki TM223 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

435Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Max capacity

1399 kgReference

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Variants

TU197F

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4WDReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.